Excessive noise

When buying a condo unit, look for nearby train tracks, highways, busy bus routes and aircraft flight paths.

The owners in one large development has serious noise and vibration problems coming through their closed windows from nearby CP Rail trains, GO trains and TTC buses and subways.



This Toronto condo development is placed within about 100 meters from two  CPR main line tracks where trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Go Train also travels on the same track. In addition, the TTC bus terminal is within 100 meters of the south-facing residents.

The noise levels and vibration problems make it appear that the windows are deficient.

Another problem? Having a car dealership across the street. Car salesmen, mechanics and customers use the alarm buttons on their keys to find the cars.

Before buying a condo, check with the municipality for the buildings noise and vibration studies as required by the Ontario Planning Act and the Ministry of the Environment.

Not all buildings will meet Ontario Planning Act standards for land use so if you are not careful, you may lose a lot of sleep.


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